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Collerin Family History

Collerin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Colleran, Collin, Pellerin, Rolleri, Coller, Colleton, Calderin

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Where is the Collerin family from?

You can see how Collerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collerin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Collerin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Collerin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Collerin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Collerin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Collerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collerin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Collerin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Collerin. For the veterans among your Collerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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